This Keto Cheesy Penne with cherry tomatoes, spinach, and broccoli is a healthy recipe. We prepare this penne with butter, broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, keto penne pasta, garlic, spinach, and black pepper. All of the above items are quite easy, and you may already have them at home. But if you do not have those basic products, they’re easy to get at the supermarket. This penne contains seven net carbs and 420 calories. We take almost thirty minutes to make this penne. This Keto Cheesy Penne with cherry tomatoes, spinach, and broccoli is good for breakfasts, events, lunches, get-togethers, occasions, and dinners. We store this penne in the freezer for almost 15-30 days, so you can make it earlier. You can serve this penne with keto garlic butter chicken, avocado cucumber salad, or keto garlic bread.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Course: Main Course
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep duration: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: Italian
- Cook duration: 20 minutes
- Portion Size: 1½ cups
- Cooking Mode: Stovetop
- Servings: 4
- Overall Time: 30 minutes
TOOLS:
- Chopping board
- Pot
- Wooden spoon
- Colander
- spatula
- Skillet
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
- Two tablespoons of butter
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- One cup of cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves of garlic
- One cup of broccoli florets
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- One cup of spinach
- Black pepper
- One cup heavy cream
- Salt
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- Eight oz keto penne pasta
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
INGREDIENT NOTES:
BROCCOLI:
- Broccoli helps to balance the rich taste of the cheese & provides fiber content. You can replace it with asparagus pieces, cauliflower florets, or zucchini chunks.
KETO PENNE PASTA:
- Keto penne pasta is used instead of regular pasta. We can use the shirataki, almond flour pasta, zucchini, or lupin flour pasta instead.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- Mozzarella cheese gives a stretchy and creamy texture with a mild flavor. Use the Monterey Jack, provolone, or cheddar cheese as a substitute.
CHERRY TOMATOES:
- These tomatoes are used to provide flavor and appearance. You can use the sun-dried tomatoes, diced Roma tomatoes, or red peppers as a replacement.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy cream makes a cheese sauce foundation creamy and rich. We can alternate it with the cream cheese, coconut cream, or mascarpone cheese.
SPINACH:
- Spinach is used to provide mild flavor & nutrients. Use the arugula, kale, or Swiss chard as an alternative.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Parmesan cheese aids in thickening the sauce and delivers a salty, deep taste. Utilize asiago cheese, nutritional yeast, or pecorino romano instead.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We have to cook the penne as mentioned on the box, then strain them and put them in the corner.
- Gently warm the butter and olive oil in a big skillet.
- Include the minced garlic & slowly cook for thirty seconds till it is fragrant.
- Put the broccoli florets in the pot and cook for four minutes till they are tender.
- Mix in the cherry tomatoes & cook for two minutes.
- Include in heavy cream and slowly cook.
- Whisk the Parmesan cheese & mozzarella cheese till they are smoother & melted.
- Include spinach & cook till it is wilted.
- Coat with all the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Include the cooked penne in the skillet & mix till completely coated in a cheese sauce.
- Slowly cook for three minutes till it is creamy and thick, then serve warm.
TIPS:
- Include a tbsp of the pasta water that was set aside to create a thin sauce.
- You can use a tbsp of cream cheese for a richer taste.
- Use red chili flakes for a spicy taste.
- We have to keep the broccoli slightly uncooked, so it maintains its texture.
- Toast the pine nuts to add an indulgent taste.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
PROTEIN:
- Keto Garlic Butter Chicken
- Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon
- Keto Meatballs
- Garlic Butter Shrimp
SALADS:
- Caesar
- Avocado Cucumber
- Greek
KETO BREAD ALTERNATIVES:
- Garlic Bread
- Almond Flour Dinner Rolls
- Focaccia
SIDES:
- Antipasto
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Caprese
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store this penne in a closed dish for three days.
FREEZER:
- Store it for almost twenty to thirty days.
FAQs:
May I include protein?
- Sure, you can use the shrimp or grilled chicken.
Is this penne good for keto?
- Yes, because we make this penne with all keto components.
How can I decrease the carb content?
- You can use the zucchini noodles instead of penne.
Can I make this penne with vegan components?
- Yes, you can use all the non-dairy components to prepare it dairy-free.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 420 kcal
Sodium: 480 mg
Net Carbs: 7 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 4 g
Fats: 34 g
Proteins: 18 g
Portion size: 1½ cups
Total Carbs: 10 g